Documents that hold up when
the regulator walks in.
Four things RAE IQ does that a template library and a busy supervisor can't.
Stop rewriting what should be a database lookup.
HSWA 2015, the ACOPs and the controls already exist. We join them up so you don’t.
Three steps.
About a minute.
One workspace,
the whole QHSE program.
Hover anything to see what's inside. Everything you need to replace the binder, the spreadsheet and the generic template library.
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- 4 document types
- 1 team member
- 1 reference upload
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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill 2026
Bill 244-1 (introduced 9 February 2026) strengthens ACOP safe-harbour status and aligns HSWA with ISO 45001 / 45003. Select Committee reporting June 2026. RAE IQ is monitoring and will flag changes automatically.
Approved Codes of Practice covered
RAE IQ cites the current ACOPs that WorkSafe NZ has approved as the standard reference for the activity. New ACOPs are added as they are gazetted.
- Excavation
- Scaffolding
- Working at Heights
- Elevated Work Platforms
- Demolition
- Forestry Operations (Aug 2025)
- Confined Spaces
- Major Hazard Facilities & Machinery
- Cranes
- Trenching & Shoring
- Stationary Container Cranes
Frequently asked questions
Does RAE IQ work for New Zealand businesses?
Yes. RAE IQ is fully built for New Zealand under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and current WorkSafe NZ guidance. Documents cite the right Act sections, the relevant Approved Codes of Practice, and use New Zealand-appropriate terminology. The platform also tracks the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill 244-1).
What is the New Zealand equivalent of a SWMS?
New Zealand uses a Site Safety Plan (sometimes called a Health and Safety Plan, SSSP, or Task Analysis for smaller jobs) rather than the Australian SWMS term. RAE IQ generates a full HSWA Site Safety Plan that addresses PCBU duties under s.36, the relevant Approved Code of Practice (excavation, scaffolding, working at heights, EWPs, demolition, forestry), worker engagement under ss.56–66, and notifiable event triggers.
How does the ACC RTW pathway work in RAE IQ?
The ACC scheme is no-fault: the employer funds the first week of incapacity at 80% of weekly earnings, then ACC funds 80% from week two onwards. RAE IQ tracks the week-1 / week-2 handover, captures certificates of capacity from treating doctors, maintains a suitable duties library keyed to restrictions, and logs every view of a medical record for PHI compliance.
How does RAE IQ compare to HazardCo?
HazardCo is built for small NZ residential trades and produces a generic Task Analysis. RAE IQ produces a full HSWA Site Safety Plan with worker engagement evidence, plus the broader QHSE management system (ISO 45001 internal audit programme, NCR/CAPA, management review, RTW, mental health, multi-site) that HazardCo doesn't cover. See the full comparison at /vs-hazardco.
Is Te Whare Tapa Whā a tick-box for cultural compliance?
No, and RAE IQ explicitly does not treat it that way. Te Whare Tapa Whā is a Māori model of wellbeing. WorkSafe NZ's Mentally Healthy Work GPG (May 2024) recommends it as a framing for HSWA mental health duties — particularly where workers are Māori or the work involves Māori communities. Every RAE IQ-generated policy that references Te Whare Tapa Whā carries a 'verify with iwi partner or Māori health advisor' tag, by design.
Is RAE IQ tracking the HSW Amendment Bill 2026?
Yes. Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill 244-1) was introduced 9 February 2026. The Select Committee is expected to report 12 June 2026. RAE IQ flags content that may be affected by the Bill, and when the Bill is enacted, prompts will be updated to reflect the new requirements (particularly around ACOP safe-harbour status and ISO 45001/45003 alignment).